Shillong, Oct 14: A study conducted by Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta, faculty member in the Department of Applied Biology of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has featured in The Lancet, one of the world’s most prestigious medical journals.
The publication, titled “Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023,” represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of global health patterns and determinants.
The author has been a contributing author to the publication, representing North East India to a landmark global health study.
Spanning over three decades (1990–2023), the study analyses the burden of diseases and injuries, evaluates key health risk factors, and provides critical insights into life expectancy trends across 204 countries and 660 subnational regions. The findings serve as a vital evidence base for shaping health policies and improving population well-being worldwide.
Expressing his views on this achievement, Dr. Mohanta stated, “It is a privilege to contribute to a global research effort that can inform health policy and impact millions of lives. This collaboration reflects the importance of data-driven research in achieving equitable and sustainable health outcomes.”
The Department of Applied Biology also extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mohanta for his exemplary contribution to this prestigious global publication, which strengthens USTM’s reputation as a rising hub of scientific excellence and research innovation in the region, said a press not by the university.
